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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

How would you like to get your ears pulled through these holes? Good grief! I'm not too crazy about this get-up. I've been chewing on the harness buckle every chance I get! I'm not going to stay in this outfit one minute longer than I have to. I let Mom know I'm not too happy about it. I told her I'm NOT posing for any more pictures!

When I first got the dog food, Mom cut the top open so I could have a little sniff.

Before ya know it, I had an overwhelming desire to inhale as much food as I could before Mom properly put the food on my plate.

These crunchy nuggets are good! They're a bit bigger and more round than what I'm used to. Mom says she likes the size because I have to take the time to chew it better and I don't "woof" it down so fast. Whatever...I just like the taste!

Can ya tell?

Mom is big on reading the ingredients. Are you? She says that the first several ingredients have to be good for me or it's not going to find it's way to her pantry. Luckily, the ingredients (below) passed her test!

Mom usually does a little research about the food she feeds me. The following info made my Mom feel comfortable feeding me this food. Hopefully, it will answer any questions you might have about it.

Why did RachaelRay develop a grain-free recipe? Like you, RachaelRay wants
the best
for furry family members like her Isaboo. That's why she worked with a
team of pet nutrition experts to create Nutrish® Zero Grain™, a pet food
made with simple, natural ingredients that doesn't contain any grains,
glutens or fillers.
U.S. farm-raised turkey is always the number
one ingredient, as it's easily digestible and may help to avoid an
allergic response to food allergies. Carefully selected ingredients
like whole potatoes, peas and tapioca are the easily digestible
vegetable carbohydrates in Zero Grain. It's a natural and wholesome
grain-free food that may be more allergy-friendly for your dog. Plus, Zero Grain is available where you currently shop for your
family's groceries, and proceeds benefit Rachael's Rescue™ — an organization that helps animals in need.

Why would I want to feed a grain-free food for my dog?Dogs' natural diets are low in grains. And while carbohydrates
are an important part of their diet, they shouldn't be the staple of a healthy, balanced dog diet. That's why real meat is the number one ingredient in all RachaelRay Nutrish® foods for dogs. Some dogs also have grain and gluten allergies that can cause skin
irritations or other problems. These dogs can
benefit from a natural, grain-free and gluten-free diet like Nutrish®
Zero Grain™, which removes the grain and gluten allergens. Nutrish® Zero
Grain Turkey & Potato Recipe is a natural food that doesn't contain
any grains, glutens, by-products, fillers or artificial ingredients, so
it may be a more easily digestible and allergy-friendly option for your
dog.

How do I know RachaelRay Nutrish® Zero Grain™ is safe?RachaelRay Nutrish® foods are made by
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®. Like Rachael, we only
want the best for our furry family members. That's why our commitment
to safety surpasses anything in the marketplace today. In fact, we are
the first pet food manufacturing company in the
U.S. to receive a Facilities Food Safety
audit rating of "Excellent" from the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level II
auditing standard in accordance with the Global Food Safety Initiative.

Ainsworth Triple Check System:

Because
we are so committed to pet food safety, we have instituted The
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Triple Check System™. This
system allows us to guarantee the safety of our products from the
moment we purchase ingredients to the time we ship our products out the
door. The Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Triple Check System is just one of the
many fundamental things we do every day to ensure
we meet our customers' expectations of quality and safety.

Check One – Our Commitment to Ingredient Safety:
Check One begins with our long-term relationships with our local and
domestic suppliers. Our family's team of sourcing experts have carefully
chosen each and every one of these suppliers because, like us, they
take pride in ensuring their ingredients are not
only of the highest quality, but also safe for your pet's overall
health and well-being.

Check Two – Ensuring Product Accuracy:
Check Two works across our entire operational system to ensure
accuracy. Our team of experienced and dedicated employees continuously
monitors and verifies every step of the production process to ensure
precise nutrient and ingredient levels. In addition,
our internal laboratory scientists test, analyze and monitor the
production process to ensure no harmful toxins or contaminates are
introduced from unknown or unanticipated sources. They also verify our
Guaranteed Analysis to ensure the same consistency, high
quality and nutrition levels exists in each and every bag.

Check Three – Our 48-Hour Hold Before Release:
Check Three is the final step we take before allowing any food to leave
our facilities. Every product is held in our warehouse for 48 hours
until safety testing is complete. This step confirms that there is no
salmonella present and that nutritional values
are accurate in accordance to regulatory and formula standards.

How do I switch my dog from his regular food to Zero Grain™? It's easy to switch your pet to Nutrish®
Zero Grain™! Slowly mix Zero Grain with his other food over a 5- to 10-day period until your dog is solely eating Nutrish Zero Grain. Once your dog is only eating Nutrish Zero Grain, keep in mind that feeding guidelines on the bag are a guide. Your dog's
individual
needs will vary based upon his size, his activity level and even his
age. And overfeeding is a common source of digestive upset. Be sure to
check your dog's weight and adjust feeding levels to maintain a healthy weight. And don't forget to see your vet regularly.

I have eaten 3/4 of one bag so far and I'm giving Rachael Ray's new dog food two thumbs paws up! I'll share more about this dog food in November. Have any of you tried the NEW Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain dog food yet?

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About Me

I guess you could say I'm a late bloomer when it comes to owning a pet. With a nearly empty nest, my husband and I brought home our first little dog Parker on New Year's Day, 2013. He was only 3 months old! He has brought us so much love and joy! I started this blog so I can capture and remember little moments that we have with this sweet little pup.